It was a bitterly cold but bright and sunny day today, Monday. There has been quite a bit of snow … More
Tag: New Zealand
Dancing, flying and a short trip to Gisborne
I mentioned in my last post that one of the things I was looking forward to this week was going … More
Share Your World: Week 20
Cee’s questions this week really are a challenge! As I may have said before, I read these when I wake … More
Share Your World: Week 18
So it is time for Cee’s Challenge once again! Fun questions yet again. What type of pets do you have … More
A parade, a memorial and some shaky moments
I’m writing this on Anzac Day, which this year also marks 100 years of the New Zealand and Australian troops … More
Share Your World: Week 16
And so to this week’s Cee’s Share Your World challenge What are your favorite spices? Easy – cinnamon and nutmeg. … More
Poppies, lemons and cake
Friday was Poppy Day, the day we in New Zealand buy our poppies prior to Anzac Day. This year marks … More
Love My City: Scorching Bay
This post is part of the monthly blogging event Love My City, where bloggers share hidden gems and places worth … More
Pumpkins, feijoas and making chutney
With early autumn, comes a new wave of fruits and vegetables. Apples, beans, capsicum (peppers), pears, passion fruit, pumpkin and … More
An exhibition, a painting and comfort food
It has been a really wet week here, with lots of rain, even though it is still warm outside. If … More